(April 1, 2016) - For much of the state, spring began on Groundhog Day. But even with several weeks of the softest season already under our belts, there's no reason to let go now that the calendar has finally caught up. Revel in the renewal and rebirth of spring as long as you can.

(April 1, 2016) - We've spent the last 2 weeks camping at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, Tex. We had been here once before 10 years ago in February. Not much has changed, though I definitely recommend coming in March. During this visit, the campground was lush green, and the blue bonnets were in bloom.

(April 1, 2016) - A photographer with a background in illustration, Fama decided to tackle the subject in a way that only a crazily ambitious artist would dream of: through an epic, 17,000-kilometre-plus road trip across North America, where she'd snap images of strangers in her 1977 RV turned makeshift photo studio along the way.

(April 1, 2016) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the April schedule for volunteer stewardship workdays at state parks in southwest Michigan.

(April 1, 2016) - From maintaining trails to entering computer data, Hoosiers can celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, by donating their time and talent to Indiana's state parks.

(April 1, 2016) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the April schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays at state parks in southeastern Michigan.

(April 1, 2016) - People who are in the market to purchase an RV will enjoy this month's feature article on things to avoid when buying an RV. Readers will also get 10 RV battery tips to help make sure their batteries are ready for another camping season.

(April 1, 2016) - Spend time outdoors celebrating the start of the spring season by attending events at state parks and recreation areas throughout Michigan. Below is a list of what's happening this April.

(April 1, 2016) - The average selling price for motorized units was $35,124, which is an increase of $222 (0.6 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $11,948, up $1,126 (10.4 percent) from last month.

(April 1, 2016) - The "official" unemployment rate jumps to 5 percent, but the United states lost 29,000 manufacturing jobs in March, a total of 93,482,000 people of working age are not employed, and 25,741,000 foreign-born people had jobs do have jobs, which is a new record.

(April 1, 2016) - The U.S. Postal Service will begin celebrating the National Park Service's Aug. 25 centennial just in time for summer vacation letter writing by issuing a pane of stunning Forever stamps depicting 16 examples of our national treasures on June 2.

(April 1, 2016) - Conestoga Ranch, a glamping resort in Northern Utah is poised to become a Bear Lake destination for weddings, corporate retreats and a variety of other private events.

(April 1, 2016) - The 15 minis at the Pines Cottages in Asheville, N.C., are cheek-pinching-cute, even if they push the concept of "close family" to its literal edge.

(April 1, 2016) - The reservation line for booking spots at provincial campsites opens Saturday. The provincial Department of Natural Resources said in a release that it has improved its website design in an effort to make online reservations easier.

(April 1, 2016) - The Newton, Iowa, KOA campground will be opening for the 2016 summer camping season Friday. "We are very happy to again be offering wonderful camping experiences to this community and its visitors from throughout North America," KOA President and Chief Executive Officer Pat Hittmeier said.

(April 1, 2016) - Fastway Flash ball mounts are backed by a company with 70 years of experience building the safest towing products on the road. Flash's gorgeous finish will turn heads and its superior strength and quality provides years of hassle free, safe towing.

(April 1, 2016) - Pop Avdel, a blind rivet supplier in the industry, is now offering a countersunk rivet head option to go with the more common mushroom style for use with its NeoSpeed Speed Fastening system.

(April 1, 2016) - On your road trip this summer, you might be surprised to see the highways dotted with RVs that appear to be from decades ago. They may look like campers from yesteryear, but the retro RVs you're seeing have a surprise: they're not vintage or antique, they just look like they are.